BACK FOR A 2nd YEAR… AND EVEN BETTER!
More Awards. More Local Business Owners. More Breaking News!
Come meet local entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders, and learn what is working for small businesses in Columbia, what is trending for the region, and be the first to hear about new funding, projects, and small business initiatives coming to our river town.
Networking & Connecting with food and drink
Local and Region Leadership Represented
Pop-up Grant Money Giveaway AT THE SUMMIT!
Breaking News for Small Business Owners
NEW: Small Business Owner Panel Discussion!
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
What to Expect
The Columbia Economic Development Corporation is in its 21st year of helping Columbia’s business sector become a thriving place for small and large businesses to thrive. The Columbia Small Business Summit is a fresh, exciting, small-business-owner focused event that will give key insights into what has been working for current owners, as well as current regional and local trends in consumer habits and tourism. The Small Business Summit will also feature grants, awards, and pop-up $500 grant giveaways ON THE SPOT* during the Summit!
We are featuring local leaders and regional leaders who will be sharing tips, trends, and breaking news for the year ahead.
(*You must be present and a small business owner in the Borough of Columbia to be eligible to win.)
ATTEND WITH US!
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
6pm | NATIONAL WATCH & CLOCK MUSEUM
6pm Doors open for networking and food & drink
7pm Small Business Summit Event
NEW IN 2025: Small Business Owners Panel, Awards & 300th Anniversary News!
RSVP TO SAVE YOUR SEAT FOR 2025
See you soon!